Levipil 500 Tablet

Levipil Tablet is an anticonvulsant which means that it helps in treating seizures. It is generally combined with other medicines in order to do so. This medicine can help treat certain types of epileptic seizures, specifically partial onset, tonic-clonic, and myoclonic seizures.

It works by decreasing any abnormal electrical activity in the brain that may lead to the seizures occurring. This medicine is available in the form of a tablet and must be taken orally. It can be prescribed to both, children and adults.

Levipil can lead to a few minor and major side effects. The minor side effects include weakness, dizziness, tiredness or drowsiness. However, these side effects generally go away within the first month of taking this medication.

Apart from these, people can experience major side effects too. These include a skin rash with hives and itchiness, changes in vision, bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, chills, discoloured urine, light stool, peeling skin, yellowing skin, etc. These side effects are very serious and you must consult your doctor if you experience any of these.

• Epilepsy

• Seizures

• Allergy

• Sleepiness

• Dizziness

• Weakness

• Altered Behaviour

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect lasts for 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action occurs anytime after an 1 hour after taking it.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for pregnant women as it can affect the foetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this pill.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for breastfeeding women as it can affect the baby.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is not safe with alcohol. If you experience certain symptoms such as drowsiness or disorientation, then you must speak to your doctor immediately.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As some of the side effects of this pill include confusion and weakness, it is not advisable to drive after taking the pill.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this pill as it can lead to more kidney problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients who have impaired liver function should not take this pill as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Levipil 500 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Levesam 500 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Levroxa 500 MG Tablet

  Strides Shasun Limited

• Levtam 500 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Confilev 500 MG Tablet

  Strides Shasun Limited

• Epictal 500 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, you should take one as soon as you remember that you’ve missed the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This drug belongs to the class anticonvulsants. It works by inhibiting the calcium channels and may bind to the synaptic proteins that alter neurotransmitter release and reduces the excitation of the brain cells.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Mdicine

  These tablets can have adverse interactions with certain medications. These include any opioids, cetirizine, and nortriptyline.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  It can have negative interactions with certain diseases. These include impaired kidney function, and liver function.

• Ques : What is Levipil 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : It is a medicine which has Levetiracetam as an active ingredient present in it. It performs its action by reducing the abnormal excitation of the brain. It is used to treat conditions like partial onset fits, Seizure that affects the entire brain, etc.

• Ques : What is Levipil 500 mg tablet used for?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat epilepsy, seizures, etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Levipil 500 mg tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, weakness etc.

• Ques : Is Levipil an enzyme inducer?

  Ans : No, It is not an enzyme inducer. As some studies have shown, this medication has enzyme-inducing property to some extent.

• Ques : How long do I need to use levipil tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed till the complete eradication of disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor and moreover taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can also cause inadequate effect on the patient. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use levipil 500 tablet ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact.

• Ques : Should I use levipil tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is commonly taken orally from mouth and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a the day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store between 20 to 25 c temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away, from the reach of children and it is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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